A fairly significant portion of modern populace is affected by diabetes a chronic medical condition that can even prove to be fatal in some scenarios. During diabetes, the insulin level of a human body is affected. Insulin, produced by beta cells in the pancreas, is required to break down the sugar stored in a human body into usable energy.

Diabetic neuropathy is by far the common neuropathy and it is a peripheral neuropathy. High blood sugar levels, especially if remains for long periods and poorly controlled, damages the linings of the small blood vessels that supply blood to the hands, feet, and the vital organs of the body like heart and the eye.

Type 2 diabetes is known as the acquired type of diabetes. It affects any age when the insulin functioning is disturbed and breaking down of sugars in the body is compromised in one way or the other. Type 2 DM is reversible if the underlying factor is rectified before diabetes reaches a severe level.

Gout is an arthritic condition caused by excessive accumulation of uric acid. It leads to sudden and acute attacks of pain, swelling, and redness in the toe. Gout arthritis often strikes the big toe at first and gradually affects the ankles, knees, hands and wrists. Gout and Diabetes Type 2 often co-exist, with common physical characteristics and conditions such as obesity.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the ability of the pancreas to produce insulin. This inadequacy causes an abnormal rise of sugar levels in the blood. Type 1 diabetes ensues when an autoimmune disorder occurs in the body, which mistakenly destroys the beta cells (cells that produce insulin) in the pancreas.

Okra is known as a simple vegetable that is less fleshy and has many seeds inside it. Though many people consume it on a regular basis, they are usually unaware of its many benefits. Okra contains wonderful nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B and calcium. It is a vegetable that tastes delicious when cooked well with the perfect ingredients.